Subaru Crosstrek: Rear/other

Date

March 31, 2020

Filed by

Subaru of America, Inc.

Vehicles

Subaru Crosstrek (2019)

Component

Seat Belts › Rear/Other

Description of the defect

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.

Potentially affected

4862

What can happen

In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The began April 15, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRC-20.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

April 15, 2020

Manufacturer campaign number

WRC-20

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

SEAT BELT OUTER REAR LH · Rear Left Side Outer Seat Belt Assembly · 64660FL370VH; SEAT BELT OUTER REAR RH · Rear Right Side Outer Seat Belt Assembly · 64660FL360VH

Recall number

20V189000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.